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Show rHE SAN JUAN RECORD Wetesday Septanber 2, 1987 - Page 12 ruined so it required real Unmashed potatoes Seniors ingenuity to load the loose by Nola June Pehrson Now, you all read the story of the toppled potato truck in the last issue of the San Juan Record. This is the rest of the story. . . as Paul Harvey would say. . . The State Patrol called Coleman trucking for a truck on which to load the potatoes. This set in motion quite a salvage expedition. By 7:30 that rainy, cool night, there were four adults and about 16 of Monti-cello- s finest youth, including one or two girls on their way to see what could be done. Chad Harris drove the truck with Joe Slade, Bruce and Greg Adams to see that the operation' was carried out with the utmost speed and efficiency. The potatoes had been in large boxes which the rain had potatoes. nearby convention of A abandoned their meeting and came to take advantage of the unexpected chance to eat out (not on potatoes). Officer Kilgrow did Skin-So-Sof- t. J.J. Steffen, vice 'president of the Southern Utah Horseshoe Associates, will make a bid for the state tournament to be held in Monticello in 1988. Steffen and his wife Shirley, prime movers in the growing popularity of horseshoe pitching in Monticello, will present the bid at the annual meeting on September 19 of the Southern Championships Tournament in Kanab. Steffen said Monticello has a very good chance of hosting the 1988 meet. Steffen said some sponsors have committed but more are needed. He said if the state tourney is held in Monticello, more courts will need to be built, fencing installed, better stakes placed, seniors enjoyed a trip to Durango and the Bar D Wrang- Gene A. Murphy, a paraplegic due to Vietnam wounds, was elected national commander of Disthe abled American Veterans at the er organizations national con- vention in Atlanta, Georgia on August 20. The Sioux Falls, South Dako- ta man pledged to do battle against erosion of federal benefits and programs for the 1988 state horseshoes in Monticello? nations and the courts and surroundings will need to be d by Nell Dalton Hello! Tell me where did August Go? Where it went I dont remember, I only know its now September. The Seniors had a busy month taking care of fruit and garden produce and doing a little socializing on the side. On August 3, a busload of mosquitos his best to discourage them with his spray bottle of Avon He sprayed each unsuspecting worker as he made his rounds among them. The rain had them well wet down, but now they smelled good too! Somehow, the four hours work in the darkness and rain failed to dampen their enthusiasm unduly. A worthy work with good friends become cherished memories as we look back on them. . . once we forget the unfavorable circumstances. An now, you know the rest of the story. their blood pressures checked by Judy. Around 20 members regaled chickthemselves on oven-frieen and lots of trimmings at the potluck dinner on the 26th. They were entertained after the meal by Patti Husted doing a number of readings, both serious and humourous. On Thursday, a full busload of seniors went to Blanding and enjoyed the hospitality of the Blanding seniors at a scrumptious steak fry, held at the park near the golf course. They were entertained by a Mr. Kartchner, who sang and played the guitar. According to reliable sources, the whole evening was great. Thanks Blanding! That about wraps August up except for a few items: Christine Kings surgery, which was scheduled for last week in Durango, has been postponed for a week. Nita Fox is in the hospital in 2.2 million service-connecte- d disabled veterans and their families. lers. Director Mary Ann Brown had a film showing for those attending the weekly meeting at the Center on August 5. On August 11, there was a medical trip to Durango which included both Monticello and Blanding Seniors. Not very many attended the recreational meeting on August 12, so those who did spent the time visiting. On August 19, at the physical fitness meeting, a good crowd watched a film shown by Mary Ann, did exercises, and had Durango. Reta Bartell has been enjoying a visit from some of her great-grandchildre- groomed. Any business, organization or individual interested in sponsoring a state meet will be greatly appreciated, Steffen said. No money will be needed until July of 1988, but we need the commitments in the near future so we can submit the bid. 003EO00 IDQ3Q3uQ30 J.J. and Shirley will be honored MiE50Q303Iaai0B BARBER DRY WALL Handyman Remodeling Painting iiniHTI I I I I t I Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES at the Kanab meeting (303) as winners in the 1987 state tourney held in Ogden. 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